title: Late arrhythmias following fontan surgery.
abstract: The incidence of atrial arrhythmias following Fontan repairs varies by the type of surgery and duration of follow-up. The incidence of late atrial tachycardia has been reduced from 60% to less than 20% by surgical modifications. Late ventricular tachycardia is reported in 3% to 12% of patients. Aggressive efforts to eliminate tachycardia and improve hemodynamics may improve clinical status.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Children's Memorial Hospital and Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Barbara J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Deal
keywords: CHD; Fontan; adult congenital heart disease; arrhythmia; univentricular heart